Desenvolvimento de metodologias analíticas para avaliar a digestibilidade de nutrientes metálicos utilizados na nutrição de peixes

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Electrochemical feasibility study of methyl parathion determination on graphite-modified basal plane pyrolytic graphite electrode

A low-cost electrochemical method was developed for the determination of trace-level of methyl parathion (MP) based on the properties of graphite-modified basal plane pyrolytic graphite electrode (graphite-bppg). A combination of graphite-bppg with square-wave voltammetric (SWV) analysis resulted in an original, sensitive and selective electrochemical method for determination of MP pesticide in drinking water. The electrode was constructed and the electrochemical behavior of MP was studied. Immobilization is achieved via film modification from dispersing graphite powder in deionized water and through pipeting a small volume onto the electrode surface allowing the solvent to volatilize. The strong affinity of the graphite modifier for the phosphorous group of the MP allowed the deposition of a significant amount of MP in less than 60 seconds. The cyclic voltammetric results indicate that the graphite-bppg electrode can enhance sensitivity in current intensity towards the quasi-reversible redox peaks of the products of the cathodic reduction of the nitro group at negative potential (peak I = 0.077 V and peak II = –0.062 V) and that the cathodic irreversible peak (peak III = –0.586 V) in comparison with bare bppg electrode and is also adsorption controlled process. Under optimized conditions, the concentration range and detection limit for MP pesticide are respectively 79.0 to 263.3 mmol L-1 and 3.00 mmol L-1. The proposed method was successfully applied to MP determination in drinking water and the performance of this electrochemical sensor has been evaluated in terms of analytical figures of merit.

Influência da adição de nanopartículas paramagnéticas de Ni0,5Zn0,5Fe2O4 nas propriedades estruturais e dielétricas de filmes de borracha natural: preparação e caracterização

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Determinação de macroelementos, oligoelementos e contaminantes metálicos em própolis por espectrofotometria de absorção atômica em chama e em forno de grafite

Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas - FCFAR

Microwave switchable frequency selective surface with high quality factor resonance and low polarization sensitivity

We present a microwave switchable frequency selective surface with high quality factor transmission resonance. The high quality resonance is achieved by excitation of the trapped-mode in array with two concentric metal rings in a cell on a silicon substrate. Optical activation of the silicon substrate permits to switch off the transmission band.

Detecção de anilinas substituídas, em filmes de hexacianoferratos, com microbalança de cristal de quartzo

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Desenvolvimento de métodos analiticos para determinação de 'CD', 'CU','NI'e 'PB' em biodiesel por espectrometria de absorção atômica em forno de grafite

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Reaproveitamento de resíduos de eva reticulado através de reciclagem química

Pós-graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Materiais - FC

Experimental RTM manufacturing analysis of carbon/epoxy composites for aerospace application

The success of manufacturing composite parts by liquid composite molding processes with RTM depends on tool designs, efficient heat system, a controlled injection pressure, a stabilized vacuum system, besides of a suitable study of the preform lay-up and the resin system choice. This paper reports how to assemble a RTM system in a laboratory scale by specifying heat, injection and vacuum system. The design and mold material were outlined by pointing out its advantages and disadvantages. Four different carbon fiber fabrics were used for testing the RTM system. The injection pressure was analyzed regarding fiber volume content, preform compression and permeability, showing how these factors can affect the process parameters. The glass transition temperature (Tg) around 203 ºC matched with the aimed temperature of the mold which ensured good distribution of the heat throughout the upper and lower mold length. The void volume fraction in a range of 2% confirmed the appropriate RTM system and parameters choice.

Critical Water Effect on the Plasmon Band and Visible Light Activity of Au/ZnO Nanocomposites

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Polymer-clay nanocomposites thermal stability: experimental evidence of the radical trapping effect

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

The impact of the addition of iodoform on the physicochemical properties of an epoxy-based endodontic sealer

Due to the low radiopacity of Sealer 26, iodoform is frequently empirically added to this sealer. Thus, the interference of this procedure with the physicochemical properties of Sealer 26 must be evaluated. Objective: This study evaluated the influence of the addition of iodoform on setting time, flow, solubility, pH, and calcium release of an epoxy-based sealer. Material and Methods: The control group was pure Sealer 26, and the experimental groups were Sealer 26 added with 1.1 g, 0.55 g or 0.275 g of iodoform. Setting time evaluation was performed in accordance with the ASTM C266-03 speciflcation. The analysis of flow and solubility was in accordance with the ISO 6876-2001 speciflcation. For the evaluation of pH and calcium ion release, polyethylene tubes were filled with the materials and immersed in flasks with 10 ml of deionized water. After 24 h, 7, 14, 21, 28, and 45 days pH was measured. In 45 days, the calcium released was evaluated with an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Results: The addition of iodoform increased setting time in comparison with pure sealer (P < 0.05). As for flow, solubility, and calcium release, the mixtures presented results similar to pure sealer (p > 0.05). In the 24 h period, the mixture with 1.1 g and 0.55 g of iodoform showed lower pH than pure sealer and than sealer added with 0.275 g of iodoform (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The iodoform added to Sealer 26 interferes with its setting time and solubility properties. Further studies are needed to address the clinical signiflcance of this interference.

TiO2 synthesized by microwave assisted solvothermal method: Experimental and theoretical evaluation

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Nanocomposites of natural rubber and polyaniline-modified cellulose nanofibrils

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)